Regional Engineering Lead - Multi-Site (All-Island) Location: Belfast-based, with regular travel to sites across the island of Ireland Reports to: Divisional Engineering Manager Department: Operations The role A senior hands-on engineering role leading maintenance, reliability and capital projects across four operational sites - Belfast, Dublin, Cork and Limerick. You'll own the engineering standard across the network: keeping plant and facilities running reliably, delivering capital projects from business cases through to handover, and driving continuous improvement in uptime, efficiency and cost. There's a clear step-up path too - you'll deputise for the Divisional Engineering Manager when needed. What you'll be doing Maintenance & reliability * Set clear, practical engineering standards and procedures across all sites * Implement and run an effective planned preventive maintenance (PPM) system * Work with the Divisional Engineering Manager, Regional Operations Manager and site teams to make sure equipment and facilities are tested, operated, maintained and repaired properly Capital projects & ESG * Build project proposals and business cases through the company approval process * Plan and deliver large capital projects from design through to completion * Assess feasibility - cost, resource, technology and priority * Manage contractors and suppliers, including tendering, negotiation and contracts * Delivery on time and on budget, keeping stakeholders updated * Run post-project reviews to confirm performance and business objectives are met * Make sure all engineering activity lines up with safety, environmental and ESG commitments People & stakeholders * Develop and support maintenance and operational staff across the sites * Keep site teams informed on maintenance activity, so operations and service quality aren't disrupted * Build strong relationships with site management and third-party suppliers Performance & data * Set annual KPIs covering efficiency, downtime, repair costs and project delivery * Put recovery plans in place where targets slip * Use data and root cause analysis to fix problems properly and track the results Systems * Keep documentation and reporting tight, whether manual or CMMS-based * Digitise and automate KPIs and maintenance records wherever possible * Implement the systems needed to support operational requirements What you'll bring Essential * 5+ years as a Senior Engineer or Engineering Manager in an industrial or manufacturing environment * Degree in engineering (or equivalent, with significant hands-on industry experience) * Strong technical grounding across mechanical, electrical and control systems * A track record of leading change and driving continuous improvement * Capital project delivery experience, including contractor management * Commercial awareness and experience working alongside operations and commercial teams * Strong IT skills, including data analysis and reporting * Full driving licence, own vehicle and flexibility to travel between sites What makes a good fit * Strong health and safety mindset * Logical problem solver with good financial acumen * Confident decision maker who works well on their own initiative * Clear communicator with peers, senior management, site teams and third parties * Flexible and comfortable splitting time across multiple sites Key contacts Internal: Divisional Engineering Manager, Regional Operations Manager, Site Operations Management, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, IT and HR External: Contractors, suppliers, harbour authorities, government and industry bodies Why it's worth a look * Genuine multi-site remit with real ownership of the engineering agenda * Meaningful capital spend and project delivery, not just keeping the lights on * A clear route up - you'll act up for the Divisional Engineering Manager * All-island role with a Belfast base Next steps For further information, and to apply for this Regional Engineering Lead job, please contact Conor O'Hagan Visit our website for a full list of Engineering & Manufacturing opportunities. Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep expertise across Engineering & Manufacturing. We partner with leading organisations across Northern Ireland, Ireland and the wider UK, helping professionals secure roles that offer genuine long-term progression. We take a consultative, relationship-led approach, ensuring you're not just moving roles, but making the right career decision. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria based on response. Skills: Engineering Management Manufacturing FMCG Maintenance Management Electrical engineering Mechanical engineering Benefits: Bonus + Benefits TPBN1_NI
Regional Engineering Lead in Newtownabbey employer: Hunter Savage
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